When was Pawnee Rock listed on the National Register of Historic Places?

Pawnee Rock was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on 12/29/1970.

What is the area of significance for Pawnee Rock?

Pawnee Rock is significant for: Historic - Aboriginal; Commerce; Historic - Non-aboriginal.

Where is Pawnee Rock located?

Pawnee Rock is located in Pawnee Rock, Kansas at 0.2 mi. N of Pawnee Rock off U.S. 56.

What type of historic property is Pawnee Rock?

Pawnee Rock is classified as a site on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Pawnee Rock

Pawnee Rock, Kansas • Barton County

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About This Property

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Pawnee Rock is a prominent sandstone outcrop in Pawnee Rock, Kansas, rising approximately 60 feet above the surrounding prairie. It served as a crucial landmark and resting place for travelers on the Santa Fe Trail.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places

Area of Significance

Historic - Aboriginal; Commerce; Historic - Non-aboriginal

Periods of Significance

1800 Ad - 1874 Ad

National Historic Landmark

Level - International

Level - National

Yes

Level - State

Level - Local

Level - Not Indicated

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Property Location

Location

300 Block Of East Washington St., St. Francis, Kansas